Post-Surgery Care in Carey, OH: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Carey, OH: the local picture

9.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Upper Sandusky)

8

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Carey ZIP codes in their service area

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Wyandot County)

573

residents 65 or older (16% of Carey)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Wyandot Memorial Hospital in Upper Sandusky, about 9.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital (16 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 8 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Carey. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Carey compared with Wyandot County and Ohio

Census figure	Carey	Wyandot County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	16%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	32%	32%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	4.5%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,258	$42,863	—

Older residents in towns around Carey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Upper Sandusky, OH	10.0 mi	1,315	50%
Fostoria, OH	15 mi	2,217	34%
Findlay, OH	15 mi	7,715	32%
Tiffin, OH	16 mi	3,195	38%
North Baltimore, OH	22 mi	651	53%
Bucyrus, OH	24 mi	2,890	38%

Hospitals near Carey

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wyandot Memorial Hospital	Upper Sandusky, OH	9.5 mi	5 of 5	(419) 294-4991
Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital	Tiffin, OH	16 mi	3 of 5	(419) 455-7000
Bucyrus Community Hospital	Bucyrus, OH	24 mi	not rated	(419) 563-9376
Hardin Memorial Hospital	Kenton, OH	24 mi	not rated	(419) 673-0761

Home health agencies serving Carey

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Mercy Health Home Care By Compassus	Tiffin, OH	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 455-8180
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 423-5351
Fountain Park Home Care, LLC	Van Wert, OH	63 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-3133
Interim Healthcare Of Lima	Lima, OH	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 228-2535
Ohiohealth Home Health With Compassus	Dublin, OH	60 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 566-0888

Straight-line miles from the center of Carey. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a post-surgery caregiver can help with

Help getting in and out of bed, chairs and the shower
Meals, fluids and medication reminders
Rides to follow-up and therapy appointments
Help with home exercises the therapist set

Cost

What post-surgery care costs in Carey

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,938 monthly median income of Carey households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a post-surgery caregiver

Medicare covers home health care after surgery when a doctor orders it and the person is homebound: part-time skilled nursing and therapy from a Medicare-certified agency. It does not cover round-the-clock help, or personal care when that is the only care needed (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after this kind of surgery? Are you comfortable with transfers, walkers and shower chairs? Can you start on the discharge date and cover the first nights? More in our post-surgery care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Carey: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Carey?

Wyandot Memorial Hospital in Upper Sandusky, about 9.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Carey (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (419) 294-4991. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Carey?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Carey ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Med1CARE, LLC (5 of 5), Mercy Health Home Care By Compassus (4 of 5), Bridge Home Health And Hospice (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Carey?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,938 monthly median income of Carey households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

How long do people usually need help after surgery?

It depends on the operation and the person. After a hip or knee replacement many people need daily help for a few weeks, and more at night in the first days. Ask the surgical team for an estimate and plan with some slack.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Carey, OH